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Weta Workshop ‘Alien’ Figures Are Astonishing Must-Haves

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There are a ton of Alien collectibles that I have assembled over the years but, most of them end up in my collectibles storage. I have to say that Weta Workshop’s latest Alien collectibles are astonishing enough to warrant a year round display. Much like their other sculpts of theirs, this one takes artistic liberties and transforms a character we know well from the world of pop culture and makes it their own.

New Zealand based, Weta Workshop started their amazing creations in 1987 and was founded by the legendary Jorgelina Yeme and Mauro Santini. Lucky for us, the folks over at Weta are similarly nerds and best of all, they are super into horror and sci-fi typer nerds.

Weta’s Alien collection contains fantastic pieces of art each displaying Yeme and Santini’s unique take on the characters. Both taking a moment from the film and freezing it in an amazing moment forever. We see, Ellen Ripley wielding her flame thrower in one hand and Jonesy cat in the other. It’s such a strong piece and captures Ripley’s badassery distinctly.

Not to be outdone the fantastic work done on Kane’s Weta Alien figure is fantastic. It takes the very moment that the Nostromo’s fate was decided in one frame. Of course, I’m talking about the moment that Kane was met with a Xenomorph facehugger. The piece is perfectly done revealing a just enough of the panic on Kane’s face to cause lingering anxiety. It perfectly captures the moment the facehugger is cracking though his helmet’s glass visor. A terrifing moment, beautifully captured.

These figures are done in a way that only Weta Workshop could do. They are proudly represented on my shelves and it’s going to take a lot to pull these beauties from their spots. We are really excited about future editions of Weta’s take on the Warrior Xenomorph and beyond. If their Kane and Ripley look this amazing I can’t imagine how fantastic the Xeno’s will look in person.

To get your very own Weta Workshop Alien collectibles head over to to Weta’s Alien page right here.

Which is your favorite of the bunch? Let us know in the comments section.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

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The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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